California Among Top 10 States With the Highest SSI Benefit Per Recipient

California ranks among the top 10 states offering the highest SSI benefits per recipient. Explore how state supplements boost monthly payments for residents.

By Joanie Moretti, California Business Journal

According to the study, California receives the highest average SSI payout in the country.

A new study conducted by Simmrin Law Group analyzed federal SSI payment data across all 50 U.S. states. The study ranked states by average annual Supplemental Security Income received per beneficiary to identify where recipients see the most value from federal support programs.

California leads the nation with the highest average annual SSI benefit, at $9,471 per recipient. With over 1.1 million beneficiaries, California’s total annual SSI payments exceed $10.5 billion, the highest overall amount by far.

Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Simmrin Law Group commented:

“The data highlights that recipients in states like California receive the most generous average SSI benefits in the nation.

“While all states participate in the federal SSI program, the significant variation in per-recipient payouts suggests that localized cost-of-living adjustments, differing state-level supplements, and administrative efficiency play major roles in shaping the final benefit amount. This disparity means that two individuals with identical needs could experience vastly different levels of financial support simply based on their state of residence.

“State and federal agencies should explore reforms to improve equity across the system—whether through enhanced federal minimums, better coordination of state supplements, or efforts to reduce administrative inefficiencies in lower-ranking states.”

Table of Extended Results

Top 10 States That Rely Most on Federal SSI Benefits
State	Total Payments x $1000	Total Recipients	SSI payout per recipient	Rank
California	10559798	1114946	9,471	1
Washington	1137342	134979	8,426	2
Maryland	954693	113353	8,422	3
Delaware	134831	16015	8,419	4
Pennsylvania	2729900	324958	8,401	5
Indiana	999616	119965	8,333	6
Minnesota	736038	88376	8,328	7
Michigan	2066225	248307	8,321	8
Ohio	2393294	288748	8,289	9
Hawaii	173474	21009	8,257	10

The study was conducted by Simmrin Law Group , a digital safety resource dedicated to raising awareness of online fraud and helping Americans protect their emotional and financial well-being.

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Methodology
The research analyzed the most recent available federal data on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and recipients across U.S. states. Each state’s total annual SSI payout was divided by the number of beneficiaries to determine the average benefit per recipient.

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